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| apostle |
An apostle is a person who strongly believes in what another person is teaching, especially in the area of religion or philosophy. When people talk about "the Apostles," though, they are usually talking about the twelve earliest followers of Jesus Christ, most of whom spread his teachings after his death. Jesus Christ was a person who lived about 2000 years ago. His teachings began the religion of Christianity, and Christians consider him to be the son of God and also part of God. |
| ethics |
issues or questions of right and wrong in connection with the way humans behave, or the branch of philosophy that is concerned with these types of issues and questions. [1/2 definitions] |
| Ph.D. |
a degree that is earned following college after several years of additional study and the completion of a major research project. "Ph.D." is an abbreviation of Latin words which mean "Doctor of Philosophy." |
| philosophy |
Philosophy is something people study and discuss. Philosophy is concerned with abstract ideas such as existence, morality, truth, and knowledge. People interested in philosophy are trying to answer difficult questions like "What is the purpose of life?" "How should people live?" "Can we actually know what is real?" "What is the best kind of society for people to live in?" Students in college or high school sometimes take classes in philosophy. They read and discuss what respected people have said and written about these kinds of things. [2 definitions] |
| teaching |
Teachings are things that a person believes to be true and teaches to others. We usually use the word "teachings" when we talk about the things that a known and admired person believes and teaches about religion or philosophy. [1/2 definitions] |
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